Lord, I’m a Sinner. I’m Unable To Do This By Myself. Please Help Me.
From the moment of conception, I have been a sinner. I do everything I do in plain sight of God, for He sees all. I am guilty of sinning against my Creator; everything He says is infallibly true. His judgment is one I will never be able to conquer. I have been a sinner since birth and require His mercy and grace to be saved. Despite my shortcomings, I seek His wisdom and guidance to help me live a life that is pleasing to Him. Lord, I know I have sinned, but I am desperate for Your grace and love.
Recognizing my Sinfulness
No one has not sinned, and no one is a bigger sinner than I am. Sin is the breaking of God’s law and is a transgression against His will. It is an act of disobedience that comes from the heart. It leads to death, but the gift of God’s grace through Jesus Christ allows us to start anew. Paul says, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”(Romans 3:23). However, it is possible to see the depth of my sinfulness through the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:2-17), which God inscribed on two stone tablets. The first four commandments regard our relationship with God. The First Commandment is: “You must not have any other god but me.”(3) The Second is: “You must not make for yourself an idol of any kind or an image of anything in the heavens or on the earth or in the sea. You must not bow down to them or worship them, for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God who will not tolerate your affection for any other gods. I lay the sins of the parents upon their children; the entire family is affected—even children in the third and fourth generations of those who reject me. But I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love me and obey my commands.”(4-6) The third is: “You must not misuse the name of the Lord your God. The Lord will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name.” (7) The fourth is: “Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God. On that day, no one in your household may do any work. This includes you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, your livestock, and any foreigners living among you. For in six days, the Lord made the heavens, the earth, the sea, and everything in them; but on the seventh day, he rested. That is why the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy.” (8-11) The following six commandments regard our relationship with others. The Fifth Commandment is: “Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” (12) The Sixth is: “You must not murder.” (13) The Seventh is: “You must not commit adultery.” (14) The Eighth is: “You must not steal.” (15) The Ninth is: “You must not testify falsely against your neighbor.” (16) And the Tenth is: “You must not covet your neighbor’s house. You must not covet your neighbor’s wife, male or female servant, ox or donkey, or anything else that belongs to your neighbor.” (17)
Acknowledging My Sin
The first step toward repentance is the acknowledgment of sin. In the Garden of Gethsemane, the Son of God prayed, “Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” (Luke 22:42). His words are a testimony to all of us who have fallen short of God’s glory and sinned against Him. In the Book of Psalms, we read, “How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults. Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin.” (Psalm 19:12- 13)
As we acknowledge our sins, we must ask who, what, where, when, why, and how. We must ask who has been hurt or harmed by our sin. We need to ask for forgiveness for our wrongs, acknowledge our guilt and ask for pardon. We must ask who has been helped by our sin, recognize to whom we have been unjust or ungrateful, and seek to make restitution. We must ask what evil we have done, review our past thoughts and deeds, and acknowledge the wrong we have committed against God and our fellow humans. We must ask where we have fallen short, review our thoughts, words, and deeds, and recognize that we have not lived up to the demands of our faith. We must ask why we have been tempted to act wrongly, realizing that the Devil is always ready to entice us to do what is forbidden. We must ask how we will overcome our evil desires, determining how we will resist evil and strengthen our good wishes. We must ask what we can do to help others who have been hurt by our wrong actions and what we must do to allow ourselves to overcome our faults. We must ask what we can do to make amends for the harm we have done to others and what we can do to improve our own lives. We must ask what we can do to help ourselves to overcome our faults and what we can do to help others overcome their faults.
Recognizing God’s Judgement
In the Book of Hebrews, we read, “So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” (Hebrews 4:16). As we recognize God’s judgment against our sins, we must realize that God is merciful, loving, and just. We must see what the punishment would have been if God had not shown mercy on us. We must realize that we have been forgiven for our sins and know that it is only because of the grace of God that we have been brought to this point of repentance. We must see that we have turned from our sins and are no longer held by them, but are freed from their control. We must recognize that we have been shown the way to God’s kingdom, renewed in our spirits, and given a chance to enter into a new life with God in Christ. We must see that we have been given an opportunity to receive God’s forgiveness and be cleansed from our sins, raised to the newness of life, and shown the promise of eternal life.
Asking for Forgiveness
In the Book of Psalms, we read, “For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me.” (Psalm 51:3). As we ask for forgiveness, we must acknowledge our guilt, wrongdoing, and sin. We must be genuinely sorry for what we have done, knowing that we have transgressed against God, our fellow humans, and our own souls. We must genuinely desire to turn away from our sin, which we have committed knowingly against God’s commandment and our fellow humans. We must have a sincere and humble desire to be purified from our sins through the blood of Christ. We must have a genuine and contrite heart that is broken from our sin, ashamed of our wrongdoing, and sickened by our corruption. We must see that God’s forgiveness is freely given to us in Christ. We must realize that God has promised us forgiveness for our sins, having paid the full penalty for our wrongdoing through the sacrifice of His own Son, Jesus Christ. We must see that God has promised us His grace, giving us a new heart, transforming us into His likeness, and bringing us into a close and loving relationship with Himself. We must see that God has promised us eternal life through the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ. We must set our hearts on receiving God’s forgiveness, desiring with all our hearts to be cleansed from our sin, and having a humble and contrite heart. We must desire to have God’s grace, be genuinely sorry for our sins, and receive God’s forgiveness for our wrongdoing.
Seeking God’s Mercy
John says, “But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.” (1 John 1:9). Through repentance, I can receive God’s mercy and grace. In the gospel of Luke, it is written that the tax collector, named Zacchaeus, was seeking God’s mercy. He climbed a tree because he was unwilling to be in the presence of Jesus, the Son of God. As Jesus approached, Zacchaeus’ heart became burdened with the weight of his sins, and he repented. He promised Jesus that he would give back half of what he had unfairly taken from others. Jesus told Zacchaeus, “Today, salvation has come to this house.”
Receiving God’s Grace
Though we are sinners, we are all God’s children. We are all His creations, and He has made each of us unique and special in our own way. He loves each and every one of us, and He has a plan for each of our lives. In the gospel of John, it is written that Jesus approached a Samaritan woman at a well. Jesus shared that He had come to give life to the dying. He offered the Samaritan woman living water that would quench her thirst for all time. He offered her a life free of pain, sorrow, death, and sin. He offered her a life full of love and hope. The Samaritan woman asked Jesus how she could receive His gift, and Jesus told her to go back to her village and tell them that she had found the one whom Moses and the prophets wrote about.
Relying on God’s Grace
In the Book of Hebrews, we read, “So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” (Hebrews 4:16). As we rely on God’s grace, we must have faith in God’s love, mercy, and power. We must believe in God’s willingness to forgive us for our sins and cleanse us from our wrongdoing. We must have faith in God’s ability to heal and change us, giving us a new heart and bringing us into a close and loving relationship with Himself. We must have faith in God’s desire to help us and strengthen us in our efforts to resist sin and overcome our faults. We must have faith in God’s willingness to strengthen us and help us, having promised to be with us every moment of our lives. We must see that God’s grace is freely given to us in Christ. We must realize that God has promised us His grace, giving us a new heart, transforming us into His likeness, and bringing us into a close and loving relationship with Himself. We must see that God has promised us His grace, giving us strength for our journey, wisdom for our choices, and help in all our needs. We must see that God desires that we have His grace, be genuinely sorry for our sins, and receive God’s forgiveness for our wrongdoing.
Receiving the Gift of Mercy
Receiving the gift of mercy is one of the greatest blessings we can experience. When we sin before God and need his mercy, he is more than willing to give it to us. The mercy of God is inexhaustible and all-encompassing, and he is ever ready to forgive us of our sins and show us grace. By accepting this gift of mercy, we are relieved of the burden of our guilt and shame and become free to experience God’s love and forgiveness more profoundly. This gift is truly amazing and life-changing, and it can enable us to become closer to God and to live a more meaningful and abundant life. It is important to remember that God’s mercy is not something we should take for granted but something to be treasured and celebrated. Receiving the gift of mercy is a true blessing and one we must never forget.
Living a Life of Purity
No matter how hard I try, I can never be pure in my strength. My heart is full of sin, and I am incapable of removing it. Only when the sin of my heart is washed away by the blood of Jesus Christ, do I have a chance to live a life of purity and freedom. In the gospel of Matthew, it is written that Peter was a sinner who needed to be cleansed to gain God’s forgiveness and grace. In the garden of Gethsemane, Peter was overcome with fear, and he denied Jesus three times. After Jesus was condemned to death, Peter was overcome with guilt and repented. He was forgiven by Jesus and given his strength back.
Seeking Wisdom and Guidance from God
James says, “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” (James 1:5). God has given us the capacity to think, discover, and reason. However, He wants us to tap into His wisdom and guidance. God is a loving and merciful God who is always listening and eager to be in communication with His children. What does God want from me? He wants me to put my trust in Him and to walk with Him through all of life. He wants me to turn to Him for guidance and direction in my life. He wants me to constantly communicate with Him through prayer, praise, and thanksgiving.
Relying on the Lord’s Strength
Paul writes, “That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” (2 Corinthians 12:10). In weakness, I can let go of control and turn to God for strength. In weakness, I can be honest, sincere, and truthful. In weakness, I can be vulnerable and open with God. In weakness, I can turn to God for guidance. I can rely on His strength and be saved. I can receive His grace and be saved. I can receive His wisdom and be saved.
Turning to the Lord for Repentance
In the gospel of Luke, it is written that Zacchaeus was given the opportunity to repent when he climbed down from the tree and sought God’s mercy. Jesus told Zacchaeus, “Salvation has come to this home today, for this man has shown himself to be a true son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.” (Luke 19:9-10). When Zacchaeus approached Jesus to repent, he was allowed to be saved and live a life of goodness and purity. Zacchaeus turned to the Lord for repentance and was saved.
Finding Forgiveness Through Jesus
Paul writes, “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Through repentance, I can receive God’s grace and be saved. Through God’s love and mercy, I can be saved. Through Jesus Christ, I can be saved. Jesus is my hope and my Salvation. He is my Lord and my God. He has overcome death and the grave. He has conquered sin and the evil within us. He has given us His strength and His wisdom. He has given us His love and His truth. He has given us His light and His grace. He has given us His promise of eternal life. He has given us Himself.
Conclusion
By turning to God in repentance, I can be relieved of the burden of my transgressions and be bestowed with the divine favor of God. Through Jesus Christ, I can be liberated from my sins and granted God’s gracious gift of Salvation. With the help of Jesus, I can be absolved from the sin inside me and receive the loving-kindness of God. By means of Jesus, I can be pardoned from sin and be endowed with God’s Love, Compassion, and Grace.
